With a population of 60,868, Meriden is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Meriden has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Meriden in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Meriden, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
Although Meriden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 19 miles from Meriden.
The train station in Meriden is called Meriden, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Meriden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 82 miles from Meriden. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
You can travel by bus to Meriden using Bus or Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Boston, the bus ride to Meriden takes 156 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 186 miles.
Renting a car in Meriden costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Meriden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$35/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$44/day